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Second Chance Academy
Middle School · NORTHSIDE ISD
8661 SILENT SUNRISE, San Antonio, TX 78250
Enrollment
9
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
9
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Second Chance Academy
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About Second Chance Academy
Second Chance Academy is a public middle school in San Antonio, TX, part of NORTHSIDE ISD. Second Chance Academy serves approximately 9 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Second Chance Academy show 25% math proficiency (2015 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 9 students, Second Chance Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3:1 students to teachers, Second Chance Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 9 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Address
- 8661 SILENT SUNRISE, San Antonio, TX 78250
- Website
- nisd.net
- Phone
- (210) 397-1000
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2014-15)
Based on 2 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
8661 SILENT SUNRISE, San Antonio, TX 78250
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Second Chance Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. IDEA HIDDEN MEADOW COLLEGE PREPARATORY (rated 7.2/10, 2.1 miles away). Another option is CONNALLY MIDDLE (rated 5.4/10). Additionally, STEVENSON MIDDLE (rated 5.3/10, 1.4 miles away). For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CONNALLY MIDDLE San Antonio | 0.0 mi | 5.4 |
| ELROD EL San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| NORTHWEST HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| FERNANDEZ EL San Antonio | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| CARSON EL San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| TIMBERWILDE EL San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| STEVENSON MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| BRAUN STATION EL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| LEON VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| ZACHRY MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 4.0 |
| MYERS EL San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| NORTHWEST CROSSING EL San Antonio | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| LEON VALLEY EL San Antonio | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| KNOWLTON EL San Antonio | 2.0 mi | 3.2 |
| NICHOLS EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 5.9 |
| DRIGGERS EL San Antonio | 2.0 mi | 3.3 |
| IDEA HIDDEN MEADOW ACADEMY San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| IDEA HIDDEN MEADOW COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| RABA EL San Antonio | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| BURKE EL San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78250 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,289
Median Home Value
$221,900
Median Rent
$1,470/mo
Population
57,849
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
73.4%
Avg Commute
28.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Median Age
35.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Second Chance Academy
What grades does Second Chance Academy serve?
Second Chance Academy serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Second Chance Academy?
Second Chance Academy has an enrollment of approximately 9 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Chance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Chance Academy is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Second Chance Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Second Chance Academy has 25% math proficiency (2015 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Is Second Chance Academy a charter school?
No, Second Chance Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Second Chance Academy a Title I school?
No, Second Chance Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Second Chance Academy?
77.8% of students at Second Chance Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 9
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 397-1000
Resources & Links
District
NORTHSIDE ISD- District Enrollment
- 101,095
- Schools in District
- 126
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,632
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